Patrons of the Arts

By train to the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo

With the exceptional opening to the public of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, the Apostolic Palace too becomes, for the first time in history, accessible and open to visits.A special train, departing every Saturday from the Roma San Pietro railway station, will transport visitors to the station of Castel Gandolfo; from there, they will make their own way to the Apostolic Palace in Piazza della Libertà.
Besides the Papal Apartment, on display visitors will find five hundred years of history of the Popes, which they can discover thanks to a practical multilingual audioguide accompanying them on a fascinating journey through time, among paintings, relics, liturgical vestments, uniforms and other curiosities.

“By train to the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo” is also suitable for families with children. Make the most of the reductions offered by the Family Tariff!

Programme “By train to the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo”:

10.45 Meet up at the Roma San Pietro railway station.11.08 Outbound trip, departure from the Roma San Pietro railway station, on a special electric train, destined for Castel Gandolfo.12.10 Arrival at the Castel Gandolfo railway station.N.B. From the station, visitors will make their own way to the Apostolic Palace, which overlooks the town’s main square, Piazza della Libertà.12.30 Open visit – with dedicated multilingual audioguide – of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.13.30 End of the visit and exit from the Apostolic Palace.17.10 Meet up at the Castel Gandolfo railway station.N.B. Visitors will make their own way to the station.17.24 Return trip, departure from the Castel Gandolfo railway station,by special electric train, destined for Roma San Pietro station.